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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,933.79, 604,349.51 and 236,729.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,933.79, 604,349.51 and 236,729.79 is: 326,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,933.79 : 604,349.51 = 236,729.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,933.79/604,349.51 = 236,729.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,933.79x = 604,349.51 × 236,729.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,933.79x = 143,067,531,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,531,405.25/437,933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,687.58

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